Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “frugality”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: FRUGALITY Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “thrift; careful economy in spending.”

Difficulty: Easy

Extravagance
Luxury
Thrift
Prodigality

Correct Answer: Thrift

Explanation:

Meaning
Frugality denotes careful, economical use of resources; avoidance of waste.

Option analysis
Thrift — direct synonym; prudent saving. ✅Extravagance / Prodigality — wasteful spending; antonyms. ❌Luxury — lavishness, not economy. ❌

Usage
They valued frugality → They valued thrift.

Final Answer
Thrift

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